Why choose physiotherapy for your dog
Canine Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy can benefit a wide range of patients from household pets, show dogs, police dogs, racing greyhounds, gun dogs and agility dogs.
Whether it be maintenance treatments, rehabilitation post injury/surgery, conservative treatment to try and avoid surgery or pain management to improve quality of life 2tracks Vet Physio is able to help.
Common conditions treated with Physiotherapy
Osteoarthritis
Cruciate ligament disease and patella luxation
Elbow disease/dysplasia
Hip dysplasia, replacement or femoral head removal
Spinal conditions and paralysis
Fractures
Neurological conditions
Soft tissue sprains, strains and tears
Wounds
Amputation
What to expect from a Veterinary Physiotherapy appointment
A thorough musculoskeletal assessment will be carried out during the initial appointment. This includes assessing stance, walk and a head to toe hands on assessment. Following the assessment goals will be set and an individualised tailored treatment program formulated.
The initial appointment will take 60-90 minutes, repeat appointments will take up to 60 minutes depending on the treatments required and patient size.
Static Assessment
Confirmation
Posture
Limb placement and weight distribution
Overall condition
Dynamic Assessment
Walk, trot, circles, walking backward and sit to stands as required
Lameness
Gait pattern
Active joint movement
Coordination and balance
Palpation and Joint Assessment
Entire body palpation
Muscle mass and tone
Joint range of motion
Neurological assessment
Identify areas of pain
Treatment
Manual therapies
Electrotherapy's
Underwater treadmill referral
Remedial Exercise Prescription
Home exercise plan
Proprioceptive mats which have different textures underfoot to stimulate the nervous system while engaging and improving patients body awareness
Wide variety of electrotherapies available
